Ethnological exhibitions/Cultural quarter

Another important feature, the city of Leoben has acquired in the last few years, are annual ethnological exhibitions with worldwide reputation. Since 1997, exhibits from all over the world, mostly unique in Austria, are being shown in the art gallery of Leoben.

1997 made in Styria
1998 China /hidden treasures
1999 Tibet / Gods of the Himalaya
2000 Peru / sunken cultures
2001 Egypt / empire of the Pharaohs
2002 Dschingis Khan / Treasure of the golden tribe
2003 Samurai + Geisha / Love and death in the Shogune of Japan
2004 Fascination Vietnam / Gods/heroes/ancestors
2005 Body + Cosmos / the sculptural art of Pre-Columbian Mexico

More than 800.000 visitors have already taken the chance to visit the exhibition. The art gallery works closely together with the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. A visit to a current exhibition also presents a unique experience to the delegates.